Crystal Thoughts
Sharing the basics of crystals and their use in personal well-being.
I have always been drawn to crystals since I was little, mainly due to their beauty and spectacular colours. In recent years, I've become more aware of their symbolic meanings and qualities. In this post you’ll read about how crystals are formed and used as a material in the electronics industry due to their ability to produce an electronic charge. Some perceive this special energetic quality can help to balance a person’s energy (yes, you produce electricity too!). It is believed that this interaction of energies can provide positive effects on well-being. Even symbolically, this thought process can channel positive mental messages by focusing on the crystals unique associated energy.
What are crystals?
Crystals are naturally occurring minerals formed under pressure within the earth over thousands or millions of years. The Earth has a vast array of mineral and metal deposits within the core, and under certain circumstances, mineral solutions can grow and produce beautiful crystals. Each crystal has its own unique structure, and because of this, they can emit their own special frequency of energy.
How do crystals produce energy?
Crystals, in particular quartz are used in everyday life without us even knowing. Quartz is used in many of our modern-day electronics such as computers, mobile phones, watches, guitars, amplifiers, BBQ lighters and microphones. Quartz is made from oxygen and silicon and when pressure is added to quartz, a positive and negative charge builds up and generates an electric current, called piezoelectricity.
The electromagnetic component found in crystals is the healing property as it adjusts with the human body's natural electrical field. When a crystal enters your aura, it can change the vibrations of your aura slightly, and the energy of the crystal raises your energetic field to match its own. Crystals can allow you to raise your vibration and energetic frequency to a level where you can be more at peace, uplifted, balanced and focused.
How to use crystals in your life
You can work with crystals however you wish to, they look beautiful as decorative objects, you may want to hold or have your crystal nearby, wear them as jewellery, meditate with them, or if you are a true crystal believer, you can balance and clear blockages from your chakras, grid your home with them and manifest using crystals. Do whatever you believe works for you.
Cleansing your crystals
When you receive a crystal, the first thing you should do is cleanse it. This beautiful gem has been passed through many hands and has picked up lots of different people’s energy. So, you will want to cleanse your crystal initially and then regularly, so you can connect with its energy. There are lots of ways you can do this, but I will just focus on a few here. Water is a brilliant way to neutralise any negative energy that is stored in the crystal. Simply place your crystal under running water (from a stream or a tap) for a few minutes, then pat dry. This way of cleansing is suitable for hard crystals such as quartz and polished tumble stones. You can cleanse and charge your crystals with sunlight (obviously weather dependant in the UK!). Place your crystals on a tray and pop them in your garden (if you have one), or on a balcony/window ledge where the sunlight can reach them. Red and orange crystals benefit most from sun cleansing, just remember that some crystals can fade if exposed to the sun for too long, so only use this method of sunlight charging and cleansing for a few minutes. This way of cleansing is suitable for quartz or tumble stones. Using raw, uncooked brown rice is another way to cleanse your crystals. Take a glass bowl and fill it with brown rice. This cleansing method is suitable for all crystals. Submerge your crystals in the rice and leave overnight. Make sure you throw away the rice afterwards, don't re-use it for cleansing more crystals or eat it. If you wish, you can try cleansing using incense smoke, dried sage or Palo Santo smudge stick smoke. This is an effective way of cleansing your crystals or your space of unwanted energies. Using a fireproof bowl, light the end of your smudge stick or incense stick, blow out the flame and gently waft the smoke over your crystals for 20-30 seconds. This is great for all crystals. Your intention is important when cleansing your crystals, using any method.
Using a crystals symbolic meaning to benefit your well-being
Each crystal holds its own meaning and energy. You can use crystals to be mindful and to remind you of what it is in your life you are grateful for. For instance, Citrine crystals are said to be yellow gems of sunshine, they symbolise positivity, joy and happiness. When you look at a Citrine stone or hold one, let the energy of the crystal remind you to be mindful of all the things in your life that bring you joy and happiness, such as the people, situations, and things you own. Similarly, Rose quartz symbolises love, fertility, balance, and compassion. Let this crystal remind you of those people who you love in your life and think about the ways in which you can love yourself more and show yourself and others compassion. Crystals are a tool for our well-being and are there to help us remember the things we sometimes let pass us by.